TREKKING IN NEPAL » ANNAPURNA REGION
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
One of the most beautiful treks in the world.
The combination of easy walking and majestic scenery makes the trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4200m), commonly known as Annapurna Sanctuary, one of the most popular treks in Nepal. Enjoy mountain views, thick bamboo and rhododendron forests and a mix of cultures unparalleled by other treks as you venture deep into the Annapurna Himal.
The combination of easy walking and majestic scenery makes the trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4200m), commonly known as Annapurna Sanctuary, one of the most popular treks in Nepal. Enjoy mountain views, thick bamboo and rhododendron forests and a mix of cultures unparalleled by other treks as you venture deep into the Annapurna Himal.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu / Transfer to Hotel
Day 02. Sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Buddhanath and Swyambunath
Day 03. Sightseeing: Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Day 04. Kathmandu to Pokhara: Drive west to Pokhara (200 km.) and stay overnight.
Day 05. Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1,577 m.): Two-hour drive to Birethanti, and start trekking following Bhurungi Khola and reach Tikhedhunga.
Day 06. Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,855 m.): Ascend to Ulleri Village through a plesant Rhododendron forest and arrive at the top of Ghorepani pass and camp overnight.
Day 07. Ghorepani to Tadapani(2,680 m.): Early wake up and walk up to Poon Hill for one hour to observe the sun-rise and a magnificent mountain view and walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast and start trekking to Tadapani.
Day 08. Tadapani to Chhomrong (1,951 m.): An easy way down to Kimrung Khola for lunch, ascend again to Chhomorong village which lies at the base of Hiunchuli at the elevation of 6,441m. which also offers a close view of Annapurna and Macchhapucchhre.
Day 09. Chhomrong to Himalaya Hotel (2,873 m.): Forward to Kuldi Ghar for about 3 hrs. and down to the bank of Modi river viewing thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge. Passing by the pasture of Tomo and Panchen Barah climb up to Himalayan Hotel and camp overnight.
Day 10. Himalayan Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m.): Keeping up on the west bank of Modi follow a more open valley at the side of Machhapuchhre Base Camp leaving you the choice- either to stay or continue to the Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 11. Annapurna Base Camp Visit: This is usually a rest day. However, the glacial moraine, charismatic mountain views can be indulged in. Excursion of one of the biggest glaciers ( Annapurna Glacier ) is just another charm.
Day 12. Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo: Descend and follow the same way to a pleasant camp spot at Bamboo.
Day 13. Bamboo to Himalpani (Hot Spring): Walk up to Chhomrong and further way down to Himalpani to have a feel of hot spring water and camp overnight at the bank of Modi river.
Day 14. Himalpani to Pothana (1980m): Walk downwards to Modi river and ascend to Landrung, a beautiful Gurlung village and lunch at Tolkha and yet another easy ascent up to Deurali. Overnight at Pothana.
Day 15. Pothana to Pokhara: ¾ hours easy way down via Dhampus village to Phedi then d one hour drive to Pokhara
Day 16. Pokhara to Kathmandu: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu ( 200 kms )
Day 17. Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 18. Free day in Kathmandu / Shopping etc.
Day 19. Final departure from Nepal or you can make your own trip as per your interest.
Day 02. Sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Buddhanath and Swyambunath
Day 03. Sightseeing: Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Day 04. Kathmandu to Pokhara: Drive west to Pokhara (200 km.) and stay overnight.
Day 05. Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1,577 m.): Two-hour drive to Birethanti, and start trekking following Bhurungi Khola and reach Tikhedhunga.
Day 06. Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,855 m.): Ascend to Ulleri Village through a plesant Rhododendron forest and arrive at the top of Ghorepani pass and camp overnight.
Day 07. Ghorepani to Tadapani(2,680 m.): Early wake up and walk up to Poon Hill for one hour to observe the sun-rise and a magnificent mountain view and walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast and start trekking to Tadapani.
Day 08. Tadapani to Chhomrong (1,951 m.): An easy way down to Kimrung Khola for lunch, ascend again to Chhomorong village which lies at the base of Hiunchuli at the elevation of 6,441m. which also offers a close view of Annapurna and Macchhapucchhre.
Day 09. Chhomrong to Himalaya Hotel (2,873 m.): Forward to Kuldi Ghar for about 3 hrs. and down to the bank of Modi river viewing thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge. Passing by the pasture of Tomo and Panchen Barah climb up to Himalayan Hotel and camp overnight.
Day 10. Himalayan Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m.): Keeping up on the west bank of Modi follow a more open valley at the side of Machhapuchhre Base Camp leaving you the choice- either to stay or continue to the Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 11. Annapurna Base Camp Visit: This is usually a rest day. However, the glacial moraine, charismatic mountain views can be indulged in. Excursion of one of the biggest glaciers ( Annapurna Glacier ) is just another charm.
Day 12. Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo: Descend and follow the same way to a pleasant camp spot at Bamboo.
Day 13. Bamboo to Himalpani (Hot Spring): Walk up to Chhomrong and further way down to Himalpani to have a feel of hot spring water and camp overnight at the bank of Modi river.
Day 14. Himalpani to Pothana (1980m): Walk downwards to Modi river and ascend to Landrung, a beautiful Gurlung village and lunch at Tolkha and yet another easy ascent up to Deurali. Overnight at Pothana.
Day 15. Pothana to Pokhara: ¾ hours easy way down via Dhampus village to Phedi then d one hour drive to Pokhara
Day 16. Pokhara to Kathmandu: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu ( 200 kms )
Day 17. Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 18. Free day in Kathmandu / Shopping etc.
Day 19. Final departure from Nepal or you can make your own trip as per your interest.
| Cost of the trip:- group size minimum 02 | USD 980 per person |
Cost Include
- All international airport pick up and drop services,
- 5 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (3 star standard)
- Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu with guide and car
- National park permit for Annapurna region
- TIMS
- 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast (3 star standard)
- Accommodation in a lodge while you are in trekking
- Sleeping Bag,
- Down Jacket
- Food 3 meals from the menu
- Guide and necessary porters
- Medicals Kit
- Duffle Bag for your gear
Cost Exclude
- Drinks from local market
- Expenses of personal nature
- Emergency evacuation
- Insurance
- Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Packing for your Trip
- Comfortable shoes
- Socks
- Fleece jacket or equivalent. It can get cold, even in summer
- Comfortable, informal clothing (shorts & singlet tops are not appropriate)
- Hat – a good idea as sun is very strong
- Gloves - wool or fleece
- Scarf
- Thermal Underwear
- Sarong - a multitude of uses
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Sewing kit
- Money belt
- Toiletries (including lip slave and moisturizer)
- Torch / flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
- First Aid Kit
- Small Towel
- Small umbrella or rain jacket (June-August particularly)
